Jim and Elaine Wolf Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jim and Elaine Wolf Foundation is a private foundation in Albion, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $210,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$210,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $172,086 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $184,250 | 24 | $3.6 million |
| 2023 | $172,086 | 22 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $210,500 | 21 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Jim and Elaine Wolf Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 15 | $161,000 |
| New York | 2 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $9,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boone Beginnings | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Albion Education Foundaton | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Albion Housing Authority | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Nebraska Public Media Foundation | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Fed of America | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Heartland | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Albion Cemetery Assoc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League Omaha | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boone County Fair Grounds | Charitable | $5,000 |
| City of Albion NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Restoring Dignity | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Furniture Project | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Albion | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Boone Central Honor Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Uso | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Albion Area Arts Council | Charitable | $500 |
| Gateway Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James Jay Wolf
- David O Wolf
- Debra Parmet
- Susan Wolf
Questions people ask
Does Jim and Elaine Wolf Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jim and Elaine Wolf Foundation give?
$210,500 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jim and Elaine Wolf Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Jay Wolf (President), David O Wolf (Vice-Pres), Debra Parmet (Secretary) and Susan Wolf (Treasurer).